With herbs like basil, thyme, and sage, this risotto delivers a familiar taste of Summer.
Servings: Makes 6 Servings
Ingredients
  • 6 cups chicken broth
  • 1 Tbsp. olive oil
  • 1 medium onion , finely chopped
  • 1/4 tsp. salt
  • 1 1/2 cups Arborio rice
  • 1/2 cup dry white wine
  • 1/2 cup chopped fresh herbs such as basil
  • chives
  • parsley
  • thyme
  • sage
  • rosemary
  • 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 Tbsp. grated lemon zest
  • 1/4 tsp. freshly ground black pepper
    • Directions
    1. Place broth in a saucepan. Bring to a boil; reduce to bare simmer and cover.

    2. Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add onion and salt; cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, about 6 minutes. Stir in rice and cook 1 minute, until edges of grains are translucent and there is a white spot in the middle of each grain.

    3. Add wine and bring to a boil, stirring until most of wine is absorbed. Add 2 cups hot broth; bring to a gentle simmer and cook, stirring every few minutes, until most of the liquid is absorbed (7 to 9 minutes). Add broth by ½ cupfuls every couple of minutes until rice is nearly cooked through, about 10 minutes.

    4. Stir in the fresh herbs and cook 1 minute. Remove pan from heat and stir in Parmesan cheese, lemon zest, and pepper. Serve immediately.
    From the August 2008 issue of O, The Oprah Magazine

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